Ministers warned over tenancy plans

Starting gun

Fixed-term tenancies are failing abroad, report says

Doubts have been raised over plans to introduce fixed term tenancies after a report revealed the same policy has been unsuccessful in other countries.

Threat of harm will trigger TSA action

Landlords which put residents in harm’s way will face tough action under the new stripped-down social housing regulatory regime, the head of the Tenant Services Authority has warned.

Getting stuck in

The Localism Act successfully completed its passage through parliament last month, putting residents at the heart of local decision making. So how will it affect the way landlords do business? Rhiannon Bury attends a round table of experts to find out

Freedom at last

Scrapping the housing revenue account will cut through red tape and help councils serve their tenants in the best possible way, says Grant Shapps

Uncertain times for tenants

Co-operatives need clarification over tenure regime for members, says Brynmor Adams, barrister at Five Paper

Buyer’s market

New procurement legislation aims to make it easier for small housing organisations to compete for contracts

On new terms

Proposed amendments to the Localism Bill would make longer fixed-term tenancies possible

Wind of change

A host of new laws are set to change the landscape for Welsh social landlords. Michael Northcott reports

Nest egg necessities

Social landlords have just a year to prepare for pension reforms. Chris Crichton, solicitor at TLT Solicitors, explains more